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L I Q U E F I E D N AT U R A L G A S
(Dual Fuel)
TRIAL SUMMARY
The objective of this trial was to assess
the fuel efficiency and GHG outcomes of
dual-fuel LNG technology involving the
assessment of a prime mover using LNG
(throttle body injection) and operating a
regional haul application in NSW.
LNG substituted
for diesel: 48 %
Fuel benefit
(DLE/100 km)
GHG benefit
(g/km CO2-e)
Economic
benefit
($/100 km)
14%
(8.2 DLE)
1.7%
(24 g/km)
4.1%
($2.96/100 km)
TRIAL OBJECTIVE
METHODOLOGY
DATA COLLECTION
Unlike other natural gas engine technologies, dualfuel systems also allow the engine to operate on
pure diesel when the LNG supply runs out.
Case Study
LNG (PORT INJECTION)
DATA ANALYSIS
RESULTS
Case Study
LNG (PORT INJECTION)
Figu re 1
Co m p ar i son o f veh ic le e n g in e lo ad
acr o s s b as el in e an d tr i a l p er iod s
Figu re 2
Co m p ar i son o f veh ic le a ver a g e sp eed
acr o s s b as el in e an d tr i a l p er iod s
Case Study
LNG (PORT INJECTION)
CONCLUSION
Case Study
LNG (PORT INJECTION)
Figu re 3
Co m p ar i so n o f d ie se l -l it r e eq u iv a len t ( DL E) fu el ef f ic ien c y
d u r in g d u al - fu e l an d d i ese l op er at ion ( L/ 1 00 k m )
Figu re 4
GH G em i ss io n s o f d u al - f u el an d d ie se l op er at io n
Case Study
LNG (PORT INJECTION)
Figu re 5
Co m p ar i so n o f LNG an d d ie se l fu e l co st s